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Slowdown in U.S. Cargo Volumes Likely to Persist in 2026

Import volumes at major U.S. ports are expected to dip by more than 10% year-over-year in January, 8.5% in February, nearly 17% in March, and just under 11% in April.

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Trump to Allow Nvidia to Sell Advanced AI Chips to China

The Nvidia will be permitted to sell its H200 AI chips to a shortlist of approved buyers in China, in exchange for giving the U.S. government a 25% share of revenue from sales.

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U.S. Backs Moroccan Firm Seeking to Produce Key Chip Material

The U.S. is intensifying a push to diversify supplies of key tech inputs away from China, which produces more than 90% of polysilicon globally.

A sheet of surround view camera sensor circuits sit on the automated driving technology production line at the Continental AG automotive factory in Ingolstadt, Germany, on Friday, March 2, 2018. Nvidia Corp., forging partnerships to embed its computer technology in future autonomous cars, will work with automotive supplier Continental to put robo-taxis on the road. Photographer: Alex Kraus/Bloomberg

Supply Chain Leaders Focus on Flexibility in 2026

A quarter of leaders flagged improved inventory management as their top supply chain priority in 2026, followed by enhanced customer fulfillment speed at 17%.

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A Holiday Season Survival Guide: Practical Strategies for Managing Inventory

There are several strategies that small and medium-sized businesses can put into practice to help plan for a successful holiday shopping season.

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Boeing Finalizes $4.7B Takeover of Spirit AeroSystems

The acquisition will include all of Spirit's Boeing-related operations, as well as parts of the supplier's operations in Northern Ireland.

Spirit AeroSystems facility in Wichita, Kansas. Photo: iStock.com/JHVEPhoto

China's Trade Surplus Tops $1T for First Time Ever

China reported a $111.68 billion trade surplus for the month of November, which was the country's third highest surplus for a single month ever.

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Canadian Airline Says it Will Suspend Flights in Response to Strike Threat

In 2024, Air Transat's flight dispatchers overwhelmingly voted to approve a strike after contract negotiations with their union stalled, but that strike was ultimately averted.

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Fashion Can’t Afford to Be Out of Step with the EUDR

Until recently, few brands could trace the sourcing of man-made cellulosic fibers like viscose, which are derived from forests. That reality is changing.

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Watch: The Unexpected Consequences of Nearshoring

A look at the complexities of nearshoring, with Eric Baker, partner in the Private Equity & Venture Practice of the law firm of Frost Brown Todd, and head of its Supply Chain group.

The Unexpected Consequences Of Nearshoring

How Security Flaws Hidden in Control Systems Can Threaten the Entire Cold Chain

The danger to entire networks is an unwelcome side effect of the internet of things, which has made countless devices both connected and “smart.”

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Trump Targets Anti-Competitive Practices in Food Supply Chain

The White House announced that the order will establish food supply chain security task forces in the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission.

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